OUR FOUNDERS

 ​​Christopher Melley, CEO

Christopher Melley co-founded Preferred Care in 2004 and currently serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Known for his tenacity, business acumen and thorough understanding of Federal and State healthcare statutes and regulations, Chris was responsible for expanding the company’s operations from one county to a total of eighteen counties spanning both coasts of the State of Florida. Since its inception, Preferred Care has provided home health care services to over 51,000 seniors residing in Florida. Despite being one the largest providers of skilled home health care in Florida, Preferred Care excels at meeting and exceeding the expectations of each of its patients and referral partners. Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami. Chris also completed the Owner/President Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

Vivian Melley, RN, WCC

Vivian Melley co-founded Preferred Care in 2004. With nearly four decades of experience as a Registered Nurse, including three decades of home health care experience, Vivian leads the company's clinical operations. Vivian's experience across a variety of healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, assisted living facilities, and independent living facilities for seniors, has allowed her to tailor the agency's clinical approach to meet the unique needs of the agency's patients. Vivian graduated from the Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and holds WCC® advanced wound care certification.